Elderberry Branch Flute in Cm
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Measuring 21 1/2" in length, with four tuning holes, this unsplit Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) branch flute is clearly and sweetly voiced to a 6 hole Cm pentatonic scale, playing 4 upper register notes. The bark has been left on, well sealed to insure adherence to the wood. To aid against wet-out the bird has been fitted with a cedar shoe, for its absorption qualities, and a drain hole, covered by the lacing, has been designed into the air chamber. Deer lacing, with turquoise and gold-plated brass beads, secures the bird to its nest. Elderberry is a traditional flute tree for California indigenous cultures, as its big, soft pith lends itself to easy removal, keeping the branch flute intact and unsplit. SOLD Home Page Vision Available Flutes Gallery Quality Testimonials Green Branches On The Marsh Under the Oaks Butterfly Blue Schedule Living Lightly All Karmic Laws Applicable All Rights Reserved |